CHAPTER 854: CHAPTER 765: DISLOCATED LIVES 53

"So, can you explain how you corrected the flaws in the game?" Wen Donglin continued to ask without being moved, and he didn’t believe that Wen Shuangshuang’s corrections would be of any use.

Although Wen Donglin himself was also obsessed with Ascension to God, he had excellent self-control and could completely control his playtime, never fully succumbing to addiction. However, even with his good self-control, it was always difficult to stop playing.

Wen Donglin felt that if he, with his self-control, could become so addicted to the game, it showed how dangerous the game was. Now Wen Shuangshuang claimed to have corrected its flaws, something Wen Donglin did not believe at all.

In Wen Donglin’s heart, no matter how you modify a game, it only makes people more addicted. Can a game really make people get fit and become a genius?

To be honest, from the bottom of his heart, Wen Donglin didn’t have any aversion to Wen Shuangshuang, and he even admired her. Not every girl in her teens could develop such a game that captivated people nationwide, if not worldwide, regardless of age or gender.

Moreover, as far as Wen Donglin knew, foreign countries had already begun to resist the entry of the Ascension to God game due to its impact on their citizens, labeling it a game invasion incident. Many foreign nationals were currently protesting their governments’ actions to completely ban the game.

Because the game was too fun! Too mesmerizing! They hoped the government could set restrictions on the game playtime, allowing playing only during leisure times, not during work or school, rather than completely banning it.

Because the outcry was too strong, governments had no choice but to comply with public demands and set playtime restrictions. Consequently, computer experts made businesses of unlocking these restrictions for a fee, thriving despite repeated attempts at suppression.

As Wen Donglin had previously questioned, the game was so good, so attractive, causing too much harm—this is a crime without guilt. Whether he personally liked Wen Shuangshuang or not, his critical report was a necessity, and this game was about to be banned, an inevitable event.

Wen Donglin felt some pity for Wen Shuangshuang. Clearly, she was a genius surpassing countless others, yet she was destined to endure a storm. However, Wen Donglin wasn’t concerned about her future. The reason was simple: Wen Shuangshuang was simply too capable.

Someone like her is destined to be used by the country. The current storm is merely a trial; the rainbow after the storm will be even more beautiful!

Wen Shuangshuang’s future achievements are boundless, and even if she cannot withstand the upcoming storm, the country would never let such a genius wither away. Naturally, they would step in to protect her.

The reason for making Wen Shuangshuang go through a storm is merely to teach her a lesson, so she’ll think twice before acting impulsively, regardless of the consequences her research might bring.

This time, it was just a game. If something’s wrong, it can be banned and that ends it. But with Wen Shuangshuang’s intellect, if she develops something with even greater destructive power next time, without grasping the impact of her invention, it might lead to serious consequences.

Wen Shuangshuang wasn’t aware of the thousand thoughts running through Wen Donglin’s mind. She was still diligently answering his questions, "Regarding how the game’s flaw was corrected, please allow me to keep it a secret for now. The reporter can experience it himself during the game trial later.

Alright, I won’t say too much nonsense. I know everyone’s here with anticipation, some of you even traveled far. You’re all most concerned about the playability of the upgraded game. I won’t dilly-dally and annoy you; let’s start the trial.

Here’s a little surprise for you: I’ve added thousands of maps to the game, and none will disappoint you. A hint for you: the method of entering the maps has changed. To truly enter the maps, you must first acquire a key. Now, let’s see if you can get it.

The gameplay has also changed. You all have instruction manuals provided by the staff, detailing the gameplay. Follow the manuals for a more fun and interesting experience. This game is the culmination of countless efforts, so please experience it fully."

From the first reporter’s question, Wen Shuangshuang already knew that subsequent questions wouldn’t be much different, similar to what the male reporter asked. She didn’t want to waste more time with words; personally trying it out would be self-explanatory.

As soon as Wen Shuangshuang finished speaking, ten thousand trial players eagerly followed the staff’s guidance to the computers.

Wen Donglin was also full of anticipation. Although he came this time with the intention of finding faults, admittedly, he was also a fan of the Ascension to God game, eager to see what the upgraded version had become.

Wen Donglin noticed that the first difference in the upgraded game was the absence of chairs in front of the computers, replaced by a large square footboard.

Feeling a bit puzzled, Wen Donglin raised an eyebrow, looked down at the manual, and according to its instructions, stepped onto the footboard in front of the computer. Upon closer inspection, he found that the middle of the footboard resembled a treadmill’s conveyor belt, though he wasn’t sure what it was for.

Thinking this, Wen Donglin continued reading the manual’s explanation, and was somewhat surprised to discover the game’s biggest change: no longer controlled by the computer keyboard, the game character would now be controlled by real human bodily movements.

In other words, if the game character wanted to walk, the player would have to walk; if the character wanted to fly, the player had to keep jumping. If the character was practicing Martial Arts, the player would need to practice each Martial Arts move in reality, and to increase the character’s Martial Arts proficiency, players must correctly, completely, and even skillfully learn these Martial Arts.

Wen Donglin raised an eyebrow, a bit amazed. He had just thought that playing games couldn’t make one fit—and in a flash, he stood corrected. If one could persist in playing like this, one wouldn’t just be fit, they’d become a Martial Arts master! He absolutely believed that the game’s Martial Arts were genuinely learnable.

While trial players felt the game might be physically exhausting, the realistic control of game characters combined with the game’s fidelity made it feel like entering a fantastic world, and everyone was very excited—no one complained about the potential exhaustion.

With this anticipation, everyone, including Wen Donglin, put on their game helmets, clicked start, and entered the upgraded game.